Uppal Balu Slams Bigg Boss 10 ‘Agni Pariksha’

‘Bigg Boss Telugu’ Season 10 is already generating buzz and controversy even before its launch. This season, the makers have introduced ‘Agni Pariksha’, a special audition process aimed at selecting commoners for the Bigg Boss house. Around 15 finalists have reportedly been shortlisted from hundreds of applicants, with five or six expected to make it to the final house lineup.

Former Bigg Boss contestants will serve as judges for the ‘Agni Pariksha’ auditions and participants will have to clear a series of challenging tasks. The episodes are set to premiere on Star Maa and Jio Hotstar from August 15. Social media influencers and YouTubers make up a large portion of the participants, including Uppal Balu. Photos of his participation surfaced online and drew mixed reactions from netizens. The selection process has now become a topic of discussion, with Uppal Balu reportedly voicing strong criticism.